Posts by Metropolitan Doulas
All About Teething
Many new parents wait nervously for their baby to begin teething. Will it be painful? Will it take a long time? When should we expect it? How can we help with our baby’s discomfort? Here are some practical answers for parents seeking guidance: Dealing with drool Around three months, baby salivary glands begin producing more…
Read MoreMetropolitan Doulas featured in the Washington Post!
We here at Metropolitan Doulas are very excited to be featured in the parenting section of the Washington Post on Wednesday August 9th, 2018. “There were many things about being a new mom that Courtney Lee-Ashley didn’t know: How often she’d need to pump. How hard infant poop stains would be to get out. How…
Read MoreA look at babywearing…
This month we decided to have a conversation with Laci, an incredible postpartum doula and Certified Babywearing Educator. Laci talks with us about some of the benefits of using carriers or wraps with your baby. How did you get interested in babywearing? L: I became interested in babywearing while I was pregnant with my son. My husband…
Read MoreA Conversation With A Car Seat Expert
This month we wanted to hear more from our Child Passenger Safety Technician, Beverley, about how she got interested in car seat safety and what the journey to becoming a CPST was like. How did you become interested in car seat safety? The rules seemed to change frequently. The car seat designs kept changing, too. …
Read MoreSleep and its Impact Postpartum
“Sleep Before the Baby Comes!” This month we are focusing on the importance of quality sleep for the family in the postpartum period. Julie Bindeman, Psy-D, Co-Director of Integrative Therapy of Washington sheds light on how sleep deprivation affects the body and mind, and how to utilize support to increase the quantity and quality of sleep. Integrative…
Read MorePreparing for Parenthood if You Have a Disability
Caring for a needy newborn? Keeping up with a busy baby? These tasks can be a obstacle for an experienced caregiver, but can seem almost impossible for a new parent. If you have a disability, preparing for parenthood can be even more challenging. More than four million Americans are parents of kids under the age of 18…
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